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According to a correspondent of the London Daily Telegraph, the French task before Bacninh is no easy one. The Black Flags screen their defensive works behind the groves and lines of trees, and to advance along the narrow embankâ€" ments, defended as they are by determin- ed men, will, so long as the fields are under water, require the gr‘eatest caution and preparation. The authorities in France, on: the other hand, seem to have despatched to Tonquin only men and rifles, leaving all the other appurtenances of any army in the field to be found on the spot. The French have, however, a powerful ally in the rivers» and canals, although they seem to her ill-furnished with the small river gunboats, best suitâ€" ed for such warfare. At Hanoi there are three frail and clumsy looking eraffrs, driven by a stern paddle wheel, and carrying each one gun, the crew of which, as well as the machinery, are terribly exposed to the enemy’s round shot. One of these boats attempted a reconnoissance the other day, and nar- rowly escaped destruction from a cannon ball, which, taking the arm ofl‘ one man, missed the boiler by only a hair’s breadth Then there are three other gunboats of the smallest sea-going type. They carrv their bow guns en barhette, and the French are finding it necessary on scrâ€" viee to rig up temporary shields of-boil- er plates for cannon so mounted. Against the Nordenfelt or Hotchkiss machine- guns these shields would prove of little use ; but they will suflice to protect the crews from the not very formidable proâ€" jectile which a Chinese matchlook dis- ‘ charges. Forthe three larger gunboatsV upon which the French must mainly depend for silencing the Black Flag, batteries, the river will be impracticable above Hanoi in a short time. The country in front is very similar to that‘ which Arabi Pascha occupied beyond Ramleh, and the Red River may be taken to represent the Suez Canal. Manitoba Legislature of the constituency of North Duficrin, arrived 1n Ottawa last. Saturday evening in company with Mayor Duncan, of Nelson, to interview the Federal Government regarding the Construction of railway; in :twl :tlmut the qulnlly of that l.'x.n\‘iuv(-. Still another disgraceful feature of the Reform campaign in West Middlesez is the process of intimidation to which the Grit leaders are resorting. Two well- known Conservatives the carpetâ€"baggers say :' "Look here, you decline to vote Grit ; now, if you vote at all, we have half a dozen men up in our committeeâ€" rooms whdwiii swear” (at the rate of ,fifty dollars per oath) “that vou have accepted a bribe ; stay away from the polls and you will not be brought before the courts.” We caution our friends, not only in West Middlesex, but in the other constituencies where the game is attempted upon them, not to be misled by it. Perjury is a crime which can only be expiated by a prolonged resi- dence in the penitentiary. Every indi- vrdnal who is prevailed upon by M r. Rom, Mr. Cameron, and their wire- pulling friends to accept the fifty-dollar bonus for saying what is not true. will be promptly pursued, and, if there is any such thing asjustice in this country, will be placed where the opportunities for indulging in falsehood are not so [numerous as are the chances of reflectâ€" ing upon the sad results of listening to i the criminal suggestions of wicked men. l ~Mail. l _ This offence is a far more serious out- rage upon the people than that of which- these desperate men have hitherto been guilty. It was bad enough to state on the public platform that West Middlesex is a highly corrupt constituency, and that its electors are ready and anxious to sell the franchises which have been committ- ed to their care. It was serious enough to tell all Canada that no elector in the riding can be trusted, and that a dollar or two will determine any West Middle- sex voter to vote against his conscience. It was wicked enough to characterise as dishonest the farmers, whose calling is the most reputable and honourable in the world. But to degrade them to the level of common informers ; to insinuate to them that falsehoods sworn to before a. judge will make them‘fifty dollars per falsehood the richer, is an outrage which every self-respecting voter should prompt- ly resent. It would seem that the Grit lenders can make no insinuation too base against the agricultural community. First they [spread abroad the story that every farmer regards his vote as a saleable article ; and now- they indicate that in their opinion the West Middlesex voters will as readily sell their oaths for fifty dollars as they will sell their franchises. Not content with blackening the char octets of the entire voting body of West Middleaex, the Reform leaders have apâ€" pointed eaoh elector a detective to watch hi1 brother voter, and have offered a re- ward of fifty dollars to any man who will appear in court and swear that another has accepted a bribe. Mr. Blake, who is a lawyer, and Mr Ross, who is a sort of a lawyer also, though he never studied for the bar as other men have, know very well that they are merely inviting peo_p_le to Perjure themselves. lo. 38: Whole No. 1328; Volume 26. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1883. The date printed on each paper denotes the time when the subscription expires. Dr, Wilson, a representative in the Xmas uni New Year'a.â€"P. G. Savage. Eleventh Yen.~Gm:P.' NOTICE TO S UBSORIBERS. Wu @1an gnaw. “EN ADVERTISEMENTS. Inciting to Perjury. Richmond Hill. Ont. After Twenty_fears. A. Lough 0t Alpena, Mlclngun, was af- flicted for twenty years wilh dyspepsia and general deiixly. All treatment failed until he tried Burdock Blond Bitters. which gave him speedy and permanent. rehef. William B. Robson, the man who I house one evening last week, ‘ by Mr was before the Magistrate three times. lKenfl, some rowdies pelted the school on charges of having set fire to buildings with stones, and carried on in a disgrace- l in Markham, and who was three times acquitted, purposes *bringing an action against his accusers for false arrest and l imprisonment Before his arrest he was, called the “Terror of Markham.” and it 3 was freely stated that no county conâ€"* stable could be found who would take him alive, so that it was considered neâ€" cessary to send Detective Reid to thel village to‘efi‘ect his arrest. In the two first cases there was some circumstantial evidence that justified thc'Magistral‘e in committing him for trial, but it was of such a kind that Mr. Denison did not hesitate in accepting bar]. In the third case, however, which was disposed of on Monday last, there was not a tittlc of; evidence against the defendant : in fact; it was shown he had done his best to help extinguish the flames. In these cases at the start Detective Matt Howie 3 was detailed to work up the evidence, and after a good deal of trouble he' managed to secure what he considered suflicient to make a prim-a facie case, but the defence, hearing that he was in the neighborhood, quietly set to work Detective Charlie Bluett,and that oflicer, by a combination of circumstances and singular coincidents, happened to go over the same ground traversed by Howie, and by another “combination of. circumstances” managed to so mix upl, the memories of the witnesses that when they got into court they forgot half of‘ what they had related" to Howie. The l I ful manner. The stage driver has given up that business and is going to start a Printing Oflice. Mr. David Richards has sold his farm to M r. James Kirby for the sum of 810,. 500. Yours, &c., Puma-Boo. Ramsayville, Dec. 10th, £883. >94 Cranberry Marshville. (From our own Correspondent.) Our Bachelor is still roaming around, but is in no better luck than ever. Some boys stole a doubleâ€"seated chair .from him the other night and set it in front of one of our ancient ladies' houses and the Bachelor had to: give a young lad 10 cents to go and fetch it back. The members of Hope P. M. Church intend having their annual Supper on New Year’s night. Jon BARBER. Cranberry Marshville, Dec. 1}, '83. «>04 The deputation of millers who waited upon the Government recently, have been assured- that their demands for a reducâ€" tion of the duty on wheat will he favor- ? ably considered. >04”â€" Mr. Colhngwood Schrei’oer, has reâ€" latter felt somewhat disappointed at the thed to Ottawa “0"” a to“ 0f inspeP' result, as he had worked hard, and had tion over the line of the Intercolonial connected his links in the chain of evi-â€" RailwaY- i M, defl’ccfery _°13""1yv bu} Blue“ “cered‘l ‘- A civil servant named Wright, who is ed in oreaklng the chain. and feels great- empjoved in the Agricultural De_ 13’ Glatedthereal' partment. appeared in the Police eries, who tool: an active part in' the Halifax, Fisheries Award has been supcruunuated. A son of the Minister will, it, i-e HIM, HH'PI‘ ‘Ivhim. McGregors Speedy Cure. From Ihe. many remalknble cures wrought by uqmg McGregor’s Speedy Cure for Dys- pepsia, Indigestion. Constipation. and Afi‘ec- lion oflhe Liver, and from the immense sale of it wit-bout any advertising, we have decided to place it extensively on the mar- ket. so that. those who suffer mav have a perfect cure. Go to H Sanderson dz Sona‘ Drug Store and get a trial bottle free, or the regular size at 50 cenls and $1. The “Terror of Markham" Comes of! With Flying Colors “It is officially announced that the difliculty in the Hudson Bay Company, occasioned by the overturning of the old Board of Directors and the election of a new Board has been compromised. In the opinion of council, the old directors were duly elected at the recent meeting, and could validly keep ofiice. They no cordineg took ofiice, with the exception of Mr Hoskier, and all litigation will be avoided. The Hon. Donald A Smith relinquished the'right to dispute the action of the old directors in resuming their places. For the two vacancies created by the retirement of Mr Gossiot and the refusal of Mr Hoskier to serve, Messrs. Smith and Russell have been nominated. The committee have asked? the proprietors to support their election. The Globc has the following despatch from Landon :â€" Decisions are pending in East Simone, Welland, East Middlesex, Prescott, East Northumberland, South Victoria, Algoma, and North Ontario, the whole of which seats are held by Beformurs. It will thus be seen that tho probabilities unless a wonderful streak of luck strikes the Liberal party, are strongly against its obtaining an advantage in the election courts. Dr. Orton, M. P. for Centre Welling- Lton, on the banking and interest question , has been writing to the papers. He says: l â€"My contentidn is that the agricultural, miperal, fishing, and timber resources of our country are the proper basis of our financial system, and that a gold basis should only in a very limited sense be 4 preserved to facilitate foreign inter- changes, and as a means of checking profitless speculation and inflated values. That all banking should be governed and controlled by the Finance Bureau of the : Government with its head, the Finance Minister, responsible to the people. That we keep correct statistics of the area and ‘i capability of agricultural lands, of our ‘mineral, timber and fishery resources. ‘of our shipping interests, our exports and imports, and the profits likely to m:- crue to our people. Our financial sys- tem and the resources of the country should act and react upon one another. Resources cannot be developed without money, and wealth cannot exrst in a 4 Our i that Mr. Duncan be empowered to make ar- coantry without that development. present banking system is not fitted for the ordinary trade of the country, as evidenced when a short crop occurs or financial trouble exists in a neighboring ; The Board met on the 6th inst. R. Marsh Esq., )n the chair. Present. Messrs. Duna can, Brown, Trench. Crosby, Teefy and Switzer. Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed. Mr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Duncan. (moved that the following accounts he paid .- Mr. McBride, incidentals. . . . . . '. . $19.69 Mr. McMahon. do 1.68 Mrs. Jordan. scrubbing, . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 , Mr Crosby, seconded by Mr. Brown, ‘moved that the Board accept the petition to the Department concerning time of exami- nations, and the members he requested to , sign the sameâ€"Carried. ! Mr Trench. seconded by Mr Crosby moved that the resignation oer McBride be ac- cepled.â€"Carried. Mr Brown moved, seconded by Mr. Sav- age, that the resignation of Miss Williams be accepted â€"-Carried. Moved by Mr Duncan, seconded by Mr Crosby, that the Secretary be instructed to advertise fora Head Mss'er for the High School at a salary of $l000 per year ; dut- ies to commence lst Jam. wiltâ€"Carried. _ Mr Trench, seconded by Mr Brown moved that the Secretary advertise for a teacher for the 4th Dept. of the Public School. at a salary ot'$225. and that the 3rd Dept. be ofl'ered to Miss Rutherford at a salary of $250 per year -â€"Carried. Mr Crosby moved, seconded by M r Trench l ranzements for a Music Teacher for the High School.â€"Carried. Mr Crosby moved, seconded by Mr Sav- age. that the fees for admission to the High School, after the lat day ofJanuary. 1884, OOIJP'U‘V, banks lOOk ‘fil'fl naturally to be at the rate ot'$2.50‘ per term. and that their own immediate interests, and by = all former resolutions conflicting with this curtailing credit, which they are forced resolution are hereby rescindedâ€"Carried. to do even to the best men in the counâ€" The meal“ "19“ “dimmed- try. thereby intensifying and extending - a period of depression ; much less is it Fluld Lightning- fitted to develop the latent resources of w;n,.-w1m'5 the matter now John. a country like this Dominion of ours, BUBBLND.â€"0b. that neuralgia and tooth- resouroes which none dare venture to ache near kills we- limit, in which I think many times the Wife- “! don’t you so to 3- Swarm" ' I ' _ (f Sons’ Drug Store and get a bottle of ggigezglgxxgg capital conid be prom Kram's Fluid Lightning, you knew it cures lallsuch things as toothache. neuralqi.u. The Hamilton Tribune says :--“There are five vacancies in the Ontario Legis- lature at the present time, viz., Cardwell West Middlesex, Muskoka, West Simâ€" one and South Renfrew, in the first three of which the seats were held by Conser- vativas. Mr. Wilcher, Commissxoner, of'Fishâ€" The Financial Question. Our Bachelor in still roaming around, but is in no better luck than ever. Some boys stole a doubleâ€"seated chair from him the other night and set it in front of one of our ancient ladiee' houses and the Bachelor had to: give a young lad 10 cents to go and fetch it back. The deputation of millers who waited upon the Government recently, have been assured- that. their demands for a reducâ€" tion of the duty on wheat will he favor- ably considered. Mr. Colhngwood Schreiber, has reâ€" turned to Ottawa from a tour of inspec- tion over the hue of the Intercolonial Railway. ‘- A civil servant numed Wright, who is employed in the Agricultural Deâ€" partment. appeared in the Police Uourt Monday morning on a charge of wife heating The Magistrate adjourned the case for a week as the accused said he was going to makearraugements for a mutual separation. The parties have led a rather unhappy life of late,.Wright having been charged with the same ofâ€" fence fiive or six times heretofore, but in most‘ cases the wife withdrew the charge The accused is a native of Chatham, and got his position through the influence of Mr. Rufus Stephensons-ILm Since my last letter Mr Now-or-Never has lost his speech _ At a lecture givan here in the school house one evening hast. week, ‘by Mr Kenn, some rowdies pelted the school with stones, and carried on in a disgrace- ful manner. An Affllcted Clergyman. The Rev. Wm. Stout. an Engltah clergy-- man. of Wiarton, was for ‘23 years a terrible sufl‘erer wrth Scrofulous Abscess, which the best medtcal skill failed to cure. The in- ternal and external use of Burdock Blood Bitters cured him, 3nd for nearly three years he remained hale and hearty. Wood is very dear this season. 34 50 per coni appears to be the lowest quota-â€" tion. A fight took place here a few night's ago, betWeen one of J esse James' banâ€" dits and a half-breed from the plains. A A Purge number of visitors -were In town last week. SIRâ€"As the time is drawing nigh for the discussion of municipal politics, no doubt numerous aspirants will be spoken of and speculative opinions formed as to who shall form the Council of Teston for 1884, and as my name has been re- peatedly mentioned as a candidate for the Mayorship. I wish to announce through you. that I have no intention of offering myself as a candidate for any position in the Council for the coming year. My reasons for this course can, I claim, he made satisfactory to all my ‘ friends at the approaching nomination. Your correspondent was hamied the following letter a few days ago from our town Lawyer _:-‘ Wrn.-â€"Whal’s the matter now John. Hosannâ€"Oh. that neuralgia and tomb- ache near kills me. Wife.â€" Why don’t you go to H. Sanderson (f Sons’ Drug Store and get a bottle of Krnm's Fluid Lightning. you knew it. cures all such things as toothache, neu'rulgi.-, headache, lumbago, earache. sore throat, etc. It gives instant relief. Mr Crosby moved, seconded by Mr Sav- age. that the fees for admission to the High School, after the in day ofJanunry. 1884, be at the rate of $2.50 per term. and that all former resolutions conflicting with this resoiuuon are hereby rescinded.â€"Canied. The meeting then adiourned. Mr Trench, seconded by Mr Brown moved that the Secretary advertise for a teacher for 11w 4th Dept. of the Public School. at a aalary of'$225. and that the 3rd Dept. be ofl'ered to Miss Rutherford at a salary of Mrs. Jaydan. scrubbing. . . . . . . . . . 1.50 Mr Crosby, seconded by Mr. Brown, moved that ‘he Board accept the petition to lhe Department concerning time of exami- nations, and the members be requested to sign the saunaâ€"Carried. The Board met on the 6th inst. R. Marsh Esq, m the chair. Present, Messré. Duna can, Brown. Trench. Crosby, Teefy ’nnd Switzer. Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed. Mr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Duncan. moved that the following accounts he paid .- Mr. McBride, incidentals. . . . . . '. . $19.69 Mr. McMahon. do . . . . . . . . . 1.68 Mrs. Jaydan. scrubbing, . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 Move}! by Mr Duncnn, seconded by Mr Crosby, that Ihe Secretary be instructed to advertise fora Head Mas‘er for the High School at a salary of $1000 per year ; dut- ies to commence 15!. Jan.. 1894‘â€"Carried. We do not hold ourselves responsible {or the opinions of our Correspondents. Teston. Dec. 12th, 1883. (From our own Correspondent.) Board of Educatlon. (From our own Correspondent) Ramsayvxlle. TESTON. Your friend, Yours, &c., LAWYER B. 8110mm MEETING AND Orsrm Sense.â€" The regular monthly meeting of the Fire Brigade was held in the Gouncil Chamâ€" ber on Friday evening last. Mr. C. Lawlor was proposed and accepted as a member of the Brigade, and after some other business had been transacted. the members present adjourned to the Lorne Hall, where a sumptuous repast was laid out, it being the occasion of the Company’s annual supper Among the invxted guests were the Village Council and Clerk After the inner man had been satisfied, and a goodly supply of bivalves, goose. turkey. &c.. stored’aWay, the Captain, Mr. J. H Sanderson, called. the meeting to order. ard the customary toasts were proposed and responded to by the guests and members of the Comâ€" pany. The pleasure of the evening was heightened by songs rendered by the Captain, and Firemen‘ W. Trench, A Moodie and 0. Brown; in a good and humorous style. At an‘early hour‘ the assembly dispersed,alli fully satisfied,.and mentally wishing that such occurrences- were not so rare. FATAL ACCIDENT.-A very serious accident occurred to a young man named Lloyd, on Tuesday last, who lived on the 3rd Con. Whitchurch, at “finite Rose. It. appears that. the young fel- low was going out to have a little sport shooting, somelhing he had never done before, and in getting over a fence the gun went off. killing him almost instant.- ly. He was not found till evening, but the vital spark had fled, and his body was cold. The deceased was a son oi'J. Lloyd Esq , J. l’ . and brother of Mr. Andy Lloyd, who‘is wellâ€"known in this village The di‘ntlressed family have the heartfelt sympathy of the community in their sudden bereavenient. The funeral will take place to day (Thursday) at. 2 CHBrSTMAs.â€"â€"One week from next Tuesday.’ and another merry Christmas will be ushered in. The year has speed~ ily flown by. and the many changes and scenes that have taken place are too num- erous to mention. and as the drift of time has covered them up, they are probably forgotten by many. By the appearance of things at present-we will doubtless have a green Christmas, but this will not affect. the delicacies of the season. we hope, as fair visions of roast turkey and plum pudding already rise‘ up in our minds. AROUND ONCE Menuâ€"Prof. A. B. Kent is making another tour through this part of the Province, and will give one of his celebrated Lectures in the Temperance Hall, in this village, this (Thursday) evening, 13th inst. The programme will consist of experiments on Electricity, Magnetist Chemistry, &c. The Professor has added many new and' attractive feature to his Wat since his last visit here, and those who attend will have an Interesting, amusing and profitable time. MUNICIPAL Efiorxous.â€"The talk in municipal circles, this year, does not amOunt to much, and altogether likely the old Council will be returned. There is a slight whisper: “Councillor Crosby thinks of retiring, but it is not definitely known as yet, The present Council seem to have run things in a very beneâ€" ficial and economical manner during the past year, and we think the ratepayers, to look at their own interests, cannot do better than return them all by acclamnâ€" tion. ELEVENTH YEAR..â€"-â€"Grip, Canada's representative comic Journal. is about. to enter on its eleventh year. It is pub- lished by Canadians for Canadians, and devoted solely to the Interests of the people, as distinguished from the interâ€" ests of political parties, and ought to be in every Canadian home. The price is only $2 per year, and it is well worth the money. See advertisement. XMAS Cumsâ€"This year, as in for- mer ones, Christmas Cards are all the rage, and parties requiring them cannot do better than call at the HERALD Book Store, where they wtll find a fresh and nicely assorted stock at all prices, from five dollars down. There is something to please everyone. Call early and get the first choice. NEW SHOEâ€"Mr. Geo. Wright, one of our wellâ€"known and enterprising tonsorial artists, has removed to his new shop, just north of the Dominion Hole], and has it fitted up in a neat and attract- ive style. George will be glad to see his old friends call around and will always strive to give satisfaction. ‘ PARTIES WHO ARE INDIBTED To the Proprietor of this paper, will confer a favor by paying their indebtedness this week. Goon STOCK. ~ Xmas and New Year’s is here again, and P. G. Savage has a good stock of groceries and fruits to sup ply the trade at bottom prices. Some-'- thinz new in Xmas curds ; also an excel lent stock of furniture kept constantly on hand. See new advertisement. STEPHENS B. B. Ink, in pint bottles, for sale at the HERALD Book Store. TEE Entrance Examinations will take place on Thursday and Friday, 20th and 2155 inst. ST. JOHN’S DAY is on the 27th inst.., when the membere'of the A. F & A. M will have their usual installation of ofli~ cers and supper. SERMON â€"The , Methodist Church Was crowded on Sunday evening last, to hear Rev.J E. Starr. The Reverend gentleman preached an excellent and edi- fying sermon from Luke 18th Chap., 35th to 43rd verse inclusive. SHOOTING MAToa.â€"â€"'1‘he shooting match held at. the Palmer House, in this village», on Friday last, was well attendâ€" ed, and entered heartily into by the sportsmen. Some of our village sports made good shooting, and carried off a number of turkeys. PARTS 25 and 26 Picturesque Canaâ€" da, edited by Principal Grant, Queen's University, received The character and reputation of the work is being well sustained. LOCAL ITEMS. Wheat mu, new, per bush I w Spring do I 07 Barley do . n 52 Outs, (w 37 Pens do . . 70 Rye do 65 Dressed Housmer 100 1b . 5 75 Beef,hindc1uartm,per 1L0 Tbs .. u on Mutton, by the carcass. per 100 Tbs.“ 0 on Chickens, per pair 3o Ducks, per brace 45 Geese,ench .......... 65 Turkeys, each . 1 00 Butter, lbrolls 20 large rollsl t8 tub dairy. 16 Eggs, fresh, doz . 24 Potatoes, per bb'I . 1 50 Ar-ples per barrel!” 2 25 Omens, per'Bagr .. . 0 90 Cubbagemer don... ...... 0 60 Celery, per doz‘ ...... 75 Turnips, per bag 0 00 Carrots, per do 00 Beets, per bag 50 Pnrunips, per bag 50 Hay per.ton ........ 6 00 Sfruw per, £011.. 10 00 “00] nor lb . 00 Wheat mu, new, per bush Spring do ....... Barley do A fatal accident took place on Tuesday morning lsst about 7.15 on the Grand Trunk ruilway’s track at the Don Station, by which a sectionman named John Costello, who has been over twenty yenrs in the employ of the company, was instantly killed. Cos - tello was walking along,' the north track. and in order to avoid a train which was going east stepped on to the south track, aloner which another train was being back-- ed Costello did not notice the second train, and before the men who were standing by hud time to warn him of he danger, the un- lortunate man was knocked down by the train and literally crushed‘to pieces beneath tlae wheels of the cars. The trnin was int-- mediater stopped, and it was found that death had been almost instantaneous. ’l'he mangled body was then removed to the law home of the deceased on Tate street. The deceased was fiftyvfour years of age. and has always been known as a steady and re- liable man. He leevesa wife and s tumilr of six young children. who are totally unv provided for. HOLLowu-‘s Ptt.t.s.- Easy Digestion-â€" These admirable Pills cannot be too highly appreciated for the wholesome power they exert. over all disorders ofthe stomach, liver bowels and kidneys. They instantaneously relieve and steadily work out a thorough cure. and in its course dispel headache. hil- ituusness. fimulence. and depression of spirits It is wonderful to watch the daily improve- ment of the complexion, as Hulioway's Pills purify the blood and restore plumpness to the face which had lost both flesh and color. These Pills combine every excellence des’ir able in a domestic remedy. The most cer- tain and beneficial results flow from the oc- casional use of this regulating medteine; even persons in health, or when following sedentary occupation, will find it an invalu- able aperient. anans.--Thcre are cunning, design- ing agents travalling; some with shoddy cloth, some with fence material, others with books. Do pot be deceived by the bargains offered to you. and do n‘ht ac- cept an agency. or give your name ; be sure and sign no order that has a lot of printed stuff on it that is intended to catch you. Many farmers have been fraudulently treated by agents The law does protect farmers from fraud. but the farmer is too often afraid, and justly so. of being dragged into in law court. The law still allows these unscrupulous travellers to ply their avocations ; they should be stopped. There are tree ped- lars that. are selling goods to the public at ten times their value, Farmers should haye a source of remedy when trees having black knct are sent into the country. A copy of Vennor’s Almanac for 1884 to hand. from the Gazette baicc, Mouâ€" treal. Price 20 cents. The work is well got up and worth the price. Normanâ€"Will the boys who stole my pigeons pay for or return them before the 18th Dec. If they do not they must take the consequences They were seen in the act and are well known to me â€"OSGAR BROWN. Newsmnns IN Scuoom.â€" What they call "newspaper geography" has been introduced into some of the . New Haven schools. The teacher takes the morning paper, roads such news as seems best to him, and the pupils are required to find out on the map the places men- tioned. By a well-informed teacher- and with a little trouble any intelligent teacher could keep informed upon the news of the dayâ€" such lessons might be made the most interesting and most in- structive on the programme. It might easily include history and biography, as well as geography. THE Yorkville News has changed its name. It is now called the Parkdale News. NEW Booxs.-â€"Juat received, a'quan- tity' of reading matter by the following authors :â€"Amelia B. Edwards, Walter Besant, John Saunders, Dora Russell. R. M. Ballantyne, Miss Edwards. Wilkie Collins and others, for sale at the HERALD Store. * SALE or Pnormnry.â€"Auction Sale of valuable Freehold Property. in St. Paul’s Ward. North Toronto. on Satur- day, Dec. 15th. inst“. at 1 o’clock p. m., by Messrs. F. W. Coate & 00., at their auction rooms, No. 57 King Street East, Toronto. This is most desirable prop- erty, and parties wishing to invest should attend. See advertisement. OPEN LODGE will be held in connecâ€" tion with the I. O G T, in the Temperâ€"- ance Hall on Wednesday next, 19th inst. Mr T W Cassev. Gi‘and Lodge Secretary of Napanee, will deliver an address on' Temp‘erance. Proceedings enlivened by singing. &c.. by the members of the Lodge. ' Doors open at 7.30. Admission free. MERRY CHRISTMA8.-â€"The friends of the Methodist Church; at Buttonville, intend holding their annual Sabbath School Tea and Entertainment on Christmas Day, Dec. 25th, 1883. Ten served in the school room. from 4 to 7 p. 111., after which an entertainment will be given in the Church, consisting of Address, Recimtions, Singing. &c., by the children. Proceeds for the bene- fit of the Church and School. The public are invited to attend. Tickets, 25 cents; children under 12 years, 15 cents. KILLED ON THE1 TWAGK. LOCAL ITEMS. THE MARKETS TOR ON’l‘O: Tnunonu, DEC. 13, ms. rmcms AT mmmms- ' wweuw 6 00 12 :30 10 00 11 5Q 00 ('0 18 25 1 70 3 25 l 60 l 00 0 75 0 8( l on New Stock. of Men’s and‘“ Boys’ Tweed Suits and. Over~ * mats at the Cheap Cash House this week. Groceries, The right of one bidding in respect of each game} wgl buraaarvod. Tom made *known on BARGAINS In Flannels, Tweeds, ' Dress Goods, Yarns, "Gnu,"â€"Cenndn'mRepresentetiio Comic J our- nal, Published by Cenedlnns for leldlens; and devoted solely to the interests of fine people, as‘ distinguiehed from the interests of Political PM tiesâ€" ought to be in EVERY CANADIAN HOME. . “GRIP.” 1873.â€"-ELEVENT.H ‘YEAR.--188‘4. Bachelor3,-Would find their lonely lives brightened by avlsit of the Jolly; Little Joker once 9. Weekâ€"Only .2 per Annum. ARCEL NO. 2,â€"Bein lot to south, ud- j_o ning.monprin1_40_feet»on t a mud, and 100 joining. Incâ€"Juan? 10â€"16% on €119 road, and' 100 foot. more or loan, in depth These properties are valuable and worthy of the aitencyon of those desirous of investing. any 61' 511104 For further particulars apply to Messrs. BIGE- LOW & MORSON, or Messrs. MACDONALD «k DAVIDSON, Magenta Hall, Toronto. Lovo‘rgâ€"Might find alperennial source of c911- versation in the Pages and Pictures of“Gm after all other subjects had been talked to death.â€" Only 32 per Annun‘n. PARENTSâ€"A11 over the Dominion testify that Gum's weekly visits to their homes are hail- ed with delight by their children. to whom its cartoons are a. unique education. J ust trv a. year's subscription and prove this assertion. $2 per Annum In Adviance- PARCEL NO. I.â€"Houne No. 12. on East side Dlvonport Bond. The house contains 8 rooms with largo gun-etc and in good condition. The lot monaums on the road 54 feet, in depth 1M fest. more or less. It is at presentunder rental. _ THE Cheap Cash House inf? {Sighted cartoons. If theré will appr > are uni politicians worthy of the name, whohnve not an scribed, they are informed” that ‘Gan' costs only $2 per Afinum. You Have Often M3151. 0f Taking mm." Humor without Vulgar“ ; Patriotism without Putuanship ;Trut without Temper. IIItâ€"Ono You- for only $2.00.â€"~188§. Address STORE AND DWELLING That convenient Store and Dwelling, situated on the corner of Yonge and Dufl'erin Streets, in the Village of Richmond Hill. First-slugs house, nearly new, containing 11 rooms. Good brick cellar. Hard and soft water. Also Half an Acre of Land. Good etabling. Every danvenience. Bent moderate. PonwssionJaant, 1884. Apply At their nuction rooms, No. 67, King Street. East, Toronto. the following valuable properties :â€" Polltlclans-Ot either partyâ€"49110 can enjoy a. good-bummed and truthful 1mm theulgelves, FREEHOLD PROPERTY Under and by virtue of 0. power of sale contain- er] in a. Mortgage, there will be offered for sale on Auction Sale Saturday. Dec. 15th, ".G‘IEIP Cazqndgjqnegreseytatiio Cgmic J our: Yorkville, Dec. 5th, 1883. Richmond Hill. Doc. 51):, 1888. Toronto. Dec. 10th, 1883, 18852â€"11. N. Yrâ€"‘188'4. gym gdvmimmmts. TO LET -! F. W. COATE & 00., Bond in your name and 32.00 now. In St. Paul's Ward, North Toronto. “G RIP’S” PLATFORM . 1883, at 1 o'clock, p. m., by IS THE PLACE FOR Crockery, Glassware, 8. J. MOORE. I Manager, Toronto. J. BROWN. Richmond Hill. MARGARET DAVIS. Late'of fih‘e‘Township of York in the County of York, Widow, who died on or about the Fir“ Day of January, 1888, are on or before the ' CREDITORS 318T FAY 0F DECEMBER, 1888, To send, by Post prelpaid,_to Edward Peace of the City of Toronto, or‘Willium Golding of the Village of Newton Brook, Executora of the “id Estate, their christian names, surnames. ltd-- dresses and desariptimi. and full articulars 1 their claims and Vstntemént of t eir account . and the natflre of the ‘ Hecuritiea, if any, held by them, and TAKE NOTICE that after the said last mentioned day the said execu- tors will proceed to distribute the afiaets Of tho said Estate among the parties ent'mmi tii'ereto. regard being had only to the clhiinsrof which the said exequtors will then haVe notice; Plane. specifications, &c., will be ready for ex- amination at the places previously mentioned on and after TUESDAY, the Twnx'rm'm day of NOVEMBER. __._ _ l, .. u..- w. m- ..,.,.-_ "a-.." l of the CORNWALL CANAL, and those at} the upper entrance of the RAPIDE PLAT CARI AL, advertised to tnke place on the lstlt‘ day of NOVEMBER next, are unnboidably pelt-J poned _to the following dayas :: _ _ For the works at the head of the 'uulops Canal. tenders will be received until TUESDAY. the EIGHTEENTH day of December. Plans, s with cations,&c.,cmi be seen at the places V fore mentioned on and after TUESDAY the Fenian day of Dncnmnyn. uoen’s University, will Write. among other valu- a 18 papers, a series descriptive of a tour taken by him during the past summer "Down the Kick- ing Horse nud across the Selkirks." Dr Grant wi 1 also contribute articles on various import- ant subiects. such as Indian Afiairs. Pro ass in‘ British Columbia, etc. Mr J-E Collins w ll con-' tribute, among other papers, one on the pressin 3 subject of Innernationai Co yright. Mr Wm Clarke. late of Winnipeg. wi 1’ write of “The Red Outlook in Manitoba." Contributions in prose and verse may be looked for from Joaquin Miller. Dr Daniel Wilm, Louis Honore Frechette, J ohn Charles Dent; Dr C P Mulvany, “In: Houston, George Stewart, jr.. F Blake Crotton'; John Reade, G Mercer Adam. Mrs Kate'Seymour McLean J Hunter-Duvet. Miss Machar (Fidelis), R W Phipps. And many other writers of note. 0. BLAOKETT ROBINSON, Eublhhoru 5 Jordan 5%., TORONTO. Dated 14th Nov” 1858. The first issue of THE WEEK will enpeu" December 6th. TEE WE BK will appear by n.‘ comprehensive table of contents to the difl’erent- tastes which exist within the circle of n. culturâ€"' 'ed home, and will endeavour faithfully to reflect and summarize the intellectual, social and nolif ticnl movements of the day. Mr Goldwih Bmitlr will be a. regular contributor. Mr Edgar Fawcett, author 0f“An Ambitious Woman." “A_Gentle--, man of Leisure,” etc. contributes to THE WEEK :1. novel of New York Society, entitled, “The Ad-, genturAes_of a. Widow." lfrincipal ngnt. _of Dept. of Railways and Canals, Ottawa, 20th Oct, 1883. THE W E WWW 9 Literature, Pour tics and Criticism. dited by CHARLES G. D.’ ROBERTS. Published every Thursday at $3150" pg_n.m_1um._ _ ____ ______ - Tenders will be recé’ivérdfiuhtfl TUESDAY, tho' Fggn'rn day 9} Dgcembpr next. ROSE, MACDONALD, Méfim‘rr a. COATSWORTH.- St. LaWrence Canal-s; THE lettiizg of the Works at the upper entrnno'o‘ nf thn flnRNWATJ. {EANAL nnR an“. ad Notice is hereby given that at? Creditors and? others having claims again” fihe Estate 0! {151m gamma-mums. Lamps, . 860., _&c.. Notice' to Contractors. NOTICE TO 1317 order. 860., 800; ~ Soliéitors fof'Exbcuton. .m‘n A. P. BRADLEY, Spores-.11 Wt-